are the Toronto Raptors accidentally attempting a “quadruplet theory?” can we call it that?
an unheard-of combination of “high feel” big/wing-sized players all of which hit historic levels of Oreb/Assist/Stock intersections at 19 years old, all on the same team now.
"In my life if you look at my career, I've never been afraid to fail."
Doug Collins with a message on growing from his failures 💯
📺 #24HoopClass Enshrinement Ceremony on NBA TV
"We're proud of what we accomplished last season, but our program is focused on what's next." — @RobEhsan
🔥 19 wins
🔥 MVC Tournament finalist
🔥 NIT appearance
Tomorrow, the work begins.
#ChicagosCollegeTeam | #BeLegendary
Crossover.
'Tween.
Drive.
Fake.
Step-through.
Off glass.
2 points.
Jalen Brunson (45 PTS, 15 in 4Q, 29 in 2H) and the New York Knicks capture their first NBA title since 1973 🏆
@NestoHoops@NewTrierBBB Other than Durant (prep) & LeBron/Kobe (no college), this is true of every US born Finals MVP… Jaylen Brown, Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard, Andre Iguodala, Paul Pierce, Dwyane Wade, Chauncey Billups, Shaq, MJ, Tim Duncan, Isiah, etc.
On a conference call to promote American Century Championship golf tournament, Kyle Lowry was asked if he saw any Villanova traits from ‘Nova Knicks in Game 4. Lowry: “(When) Josh Hart missed that layup & Wemby got fouled, if you looked at Jalen Brunson, he went straight to Josh & he said, 'Don’t worry about it, we’ll be OK.'
"And I think that’s the one thing that us, Villanova (players)…we all understand the grit and the grind but we all understand (the importance of) having a great positive attitude and that’s what (head coach) Jay (Wright) taught us; have a good attitude.... no matter what (happens)… you’ll figure it out out. (Hart) misses a layup, Wemby gets fouled. Jalen was right there to pick him up and he said, ‘Don’t worry about it, we’ll be arlight.' And ya’ll seen what happened (the rest of the game). That’s just the type of attitude, the type of resilience that Nova brings…I just think (the Nova Knicks) just brought a different type of process and winnng culture for the Knicks."
Lowry finished 38th in last year's American Century Championship, which is set for July 8-12 with coverage on NBC/Peacock, Friday–Sunday, July 10-12. He’s looking forward to this year’s tournament. When asked about his plans for next NBA season, Lowry said he doesn't know yet what he’ll do. "We’ll see. I like playing golf so I don’t know what’s next....I've gotta get my game right so I don’t know what’s going to happen (but) I need better odds (than his current odds for the American Century)," Lowry said, lightheartedly.
“He’s the best I’ve ever seen playing off 2 feet as a small player in the NBA.”
- Stan Van Gundy on Jalen Brunson
That’s right - some members of the national media got it right about Brunson last night.
Let me prove it.
Here’s 4+ minutes of Jalen Brunson artistry off 2 feet:
Asked Ayo Dosunmu if there is a player he forms his game after.
"I haven't been asked that question in a long time. I don't know... The main things I try to do is be efficient, make sound decisions -- like a good quarterback, make good reads -- and then just play with a free mind."